Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Exterior view of the Royal Scots Museum

The Royal Scots & Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum

The regiment now known as The Royal Regiment of Scotland were raised to help King Charles II fight the Covenanters – 17th-century religious dissenters. Their first battle was at Rullion Green in the Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh.

A French eagle and standard take pride of place in this regimental museum. The Scots Greys seized them from the 45th French infantry in 1815, during an epic charge at the Battle of Waterloo.

The New Barracks is the location of the independent museum.

The Royal Scots Museum is located at the top of the hill just before Foog’s Gate. The Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum is directly opposite.

The Royal Scots & Royal Regiment of Scotland Museum will be closed from Saturday 21 December to Sunday 5 January.

Scottish National War Memorial The Queen's Embroideries